tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post6953657940161329177..comments2023-04-05T02:31:44.650-07:00Comments on Faster Bunny Running Blog: Cheap like it's my job.Margot (fasterbunnyblog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-25862784774123923622013-01-07T12:37:54.539-08:002013-01-07T12:37:54.539-08:00Driving your trash to the landfill is hardcore thr...Driving your trash to the landfill is hardcore thrifty.<br /><br />I have heard some crazy ones like reusable maxipads.chiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09597283400851387772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-85896234079661053612013-01-03T21:39:19.691-08:002013-01-03T21:39:19.691-08:00I have DEFINITELY done number 7. Just did it, actu...I have DEFINITELY done number 7. Just did it, actually. I got a really nice jacket for Christmas that was on mega-sale the day after, so I just returned it and then re-bought it (yes, it was INCREDIBLY awkward doing this). I figure that if they're dumb enough to put it on sale so soon, I deserve to take advantage of it.Jeanhttp://joggingjeano.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-88699302333374712422013-01-03T14:44:11.231-08:002013-01-03T14:44:11.231-08:00My parents were pretty frugal too with four kids a...My parents were pretty frugal too with four kids and all. A lot of my clothes was homemade or secondhand (especially when were toddlers, my mom liked going to yard sales in the nicer part of town). My mom went to the swap meet for produce (kinda feels like a farmer's market, but who knows if the food has pesticides. We always packed burritos for road trips and packed sandwiches in a cooler to eat if we went to an amusement park. We had a fireplace at home and a lot of firewood. That would take the place of using the heater. I actually don't like it too warm when I sleep because I feel more comfortable with a few blankets. We used the add water trick to dish washing soap too (always hand washed, we didn't have a dishwasher, we do now but never use it). I've forgotten how concentrated that stuff is since the one at my parents' is so watery.<br /><br />I always reuse paper towels. It bugs me to see one thrown away that looks almost new.<br /><br />We don't pay for cable but watch a lot of cable shows through other means...<br /><br />Yogurt containers and the like are reused as storage for other foods (at least a few times, don't want too much BPA).<br /><br />A lot of our parties -- weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties -- were always DIY. My brother even wanted to cater my wedding (expected 300 at the time) and my sister refused to allow me to order cake/cupcakes from a commercial bakery. cindyluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153325833848911874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-55121699296316259202013-01-03T09:52:33.517-08:002013-01-03T09:52:33.517-08:00My mom did much of the above mentioned tactics all...My mom did much of the above mentioned tactics all while I was growing up. Now I can't NOT reuse ziplock baggies or grab all the free little soaps, shampoos, hand creams and etc at hotel stays. Minanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-70951405552116863372013-01-03T06:01:47.169-08:002013-01-03T06:01:47.169-08:00We never use the heat. People are always teasing u...We never use the heat. People are always teasing us/freezing at our place but we just pile on clothes. I also hit up the dollar store for paper towels and napkins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-47002484831744213602013-01-02T16:21:10.494-08:002013-01-02T16:21:10.494-08:00I have an aunt who used to take the little slivers...I have an aunt who used to take the little slivers of bar soap that are left when you're almost through a bar and wad them together to make a new bar of soap. She'd also always take extra ketchup and mustard packages from fast food places so she didn't have to buy these things at the store. We all thought she was nuts! But I wish I had been raised more frugally. It pays off later.Terzahhttp://bqby40.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-87083098081746281442013-01-02T15:46:38.080-08:002013-01-02T15:46:38.080-08:00We do turn the heat down at night. But we sleep be...We do turn the heat down at night. But we sleep better that way. And we use the grocery store bags for cat litter. Kind of like trash. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekidlesskronicles.com/" rel="nofollow">The Kidless Kronicles</a>Nicole@TheKidlessKronicleshttp://www.thekidlesskronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-36366963397791015692013-01-02T15:18:57.512-08:002013-01-02T15:18:57.512-08:00Extra bread in the bread basket at a restaurant af...Extra bread in the bread basket at a restaurant after the meal? I'll take that off your hands... - my delightfully frugal father elesighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400588385581799377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-39201829674732008472013-01-02T14:56:07.977-08:002013-01-02T14:56:07.977-08:00My list from way back when:
http://complicatedday....My list from way back when:<br />http://complicatedday.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-so-cheap.html<br />Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-59215010067959920112013-01-02T13:57:11.865-08:002013-01-02T13:57:11.865-08:00I have never paid for cable. I pretty much only li...I have never paid for cable. I pretty much only like/watch shows that are on the networks (NBC, ABC, etc.), so I bought one of those digital converter boxes and digital antennas. Paid about $50 total one time, and boom, no cable bill ever.Emiliahttp://www.runforyourlifeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-50612821848684474802013-01-02T12:56:31.631-08:002013-01-02T12:56:31.631-08:00Growing up, my parents always made us bring drinks...Growing up, my parents always made us bring drinks into Taco Bell. It was always generic and rather embarrassing. We also could only order off the 59-cent (at the time) menu. Jinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13620069414169847607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-51972998284423678762013-01-02T11:22:28.591-08:002013-01-02T11:22:28.591-08:00Get rid of cable and Netflix and find a VCR and ol...Get rid of cable and Netflix and find a VCR and old VHS tapes for free (or quite nearly) on CraigsList. Saves money on going to the movies, too.XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-83799066002320105482013-01-02T10:22:16.733-08:002013-01-02T10:22:16.733-08:00Oh yeah this post totally made my day. I am like ...Oh yeah this post totally made my day. I am like the cheapest person ever and I thrive on a good deal. Kohls right now has 80-90% off of there clearence with an additional 25% on all clearence items + 20% discount for using code "newyear". Seriously I felt like me and my Mom completely robbed Kohls on Sunday. Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-33933811130292031192013-01-02T09:46:17.801-08:002013-01-02T09:46:17.801-08:00I wash and reuse most plastic ziplock bags. Unles...I wash and reuse most plastic ziplock bags. Unless it is super oily or used for raw meat, it gets used again. I do most of those things you already mentioned.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-7354699519757307402013-01-02T09:43:12.784-08:002013-01-02T09:43:12.784-08:00I like your resolutions! Mine were mostly based ar...I like your resolutions! Mine were mostly based around running/fitness, but I tried to be more balanced and add some personal ones too. One of my non-written resolutions is to not spend so much time on blogging and social network sites. I am allowing myself only a certain # of hours each week. I find that the best time for me to use my personal time on the computer is first thing in the morning. If I go on at night I could be on forever. <br />Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-49001378612476618222013-01-02T08:22:26.074-08:002013-01-02T08:22:26.074-08:00We live in a condo, so we get to crank our heat an...We live in a condo, so we get to crank our heat and don't (directly) pay for it, but I'm all about Walgreens last week -- got all my cards and bows for next year at 50-75% off (had enough leftover paper).Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079263542797994315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-35186364926647689622013-01-02T08:10:22.881-08:002013-01-02T08:10:22.881-08:00Love this list as my Mom is great at being frugal ...Love this list as my Mom is great at being frugal and I've learned from her. I actually use reusable bags for my shopping but go without them 1 grocery trip a month to get bags for my kitchen and bathroom trashes haha I wash and reuse plastic baggies, especially if they are the kind with the "zippers!" I save any jars from food and use them for storage. I also reuse tin foil and plastic wrap as long as it's clean - my husband haaates this. I also am great at buying things on sale and using a coupon so I pay as little as possible for it. Luckily I have a basement with shelving so I can buy sale items in bulk! I have enough pasta for a year and toothpaste until the end of time. :)Amanda Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-84830901897957177682013-01-02T07:48:49.003-08:002013-01-02T07:48:49.003-08:00Haha this is awesome. I grew up in probably the ch...Haha this is awesome. I grew up in probably the cheapest family ever. (I was so embarrassed when my mom made us bring home ziplock baggies so we could wash & reuse them for our sandwiches.) I like to indulge a little more now, but I think I'm still hella cheap. :)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160111808957762314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-90347154523559853932013-01-02T07:34:45.936-08:002013-01-02T07:34:45.936-08:00Love this!! Here's one from my childhood: Life...Love this!! Here's one from my childhood: Lifeguards make cheap babysitters. My mom would buy me a summer pool pass and drop me off for a few hours every day. I loved it; mom loved it. Win-win. KristenTwo Little Runnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10358955748988516036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-40516770285111170482013-01-02T07:15:49.923-08:002013-01-02T07:15:49.923-08:0060F for the heat!??!?!?! We keep ours at 70 and I ...60F for the heat!??!?!?! We keep ours at 70 and I still need a long sleeve shirt and a fleece. Are you an Eskimo?Christinanoreply@blogger.com